as in innovative
introducing new ideas or methods
She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics. a groundbreaking new book
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Recent Examples of groundbreaking
In 2024, Wasserman bought Dan Levitt’s Long Haul Management, and the exec has since orchestrated a groundbreaking deal where MMG, the top Madden and NCAA football gamer, became the first YouTuber to formally partner with the NFL.
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Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Not only did his son create the groundbreaking and award-winning theater production, but the musical also shares a special connection to the beginnings of his relationship with his wife, Luz Towns-Miranda.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
This was a groundbreaking moment in telecommunications history, paving the way for widespread cellular phone use and modern mobile communication.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
While the show’s core narrative isn’t exactly groundbreaking, the exaggerated, intense and fast-paced emergencies, along with the engaging plot turns, will undoubtedly draw in audiences.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
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Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Not only did his son create the groundbreaking and award-winning theater production, but the musical also shares a special connection to the beginnings of his relationship with his wife, Luz Towns-Miranda.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
This was a groundbreaking moment in telecommunications history, paving the way for widespread cellular phone use and modern mobile communication.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
While the show’s core narrative isn’t exactly groundbreaking, the exaggerated, intense and fast-paced emergencies, along with the engaging plot turns, will undoubtedly draw in audiences.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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Brazil is set to introduce an ambitious and innovative new system for financing forest protection (more on that below) and Lula comes into COP30 with an impressive record of successful forest protection.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The night celebrated innovative global environmental solutions.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rich Little Brokegirls founder Kimberly Bizu sat down with creator and corporate strategist Jodie Taylor, discussing what women of color navigating corporate spaces and creative careers need to know.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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This translation by Nancy Naomi Carlson preserves the rich musicality of the original French, as well as its frequent use of wordplay and often unusual word choice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Jim Carrey inducted Soundgarden, bringing out the late Chris Cornell’s eldest daughter, Lily Cornell Silver, to speak about her father and introduce a performance by his former Soundgarden bandmates, including original member Hiro Yamamoto, with Taylor Momsen and Brandi Carlisle singing vocals.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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The secret bar is one of several novel elements on the new ship that’s home-porting at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale this month in its inaugural sailing season.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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One of the most novel concepts is the Williamsburg Bridge Marathon, which requires runners to traverse back and forth between Brooklyn and Manhattan.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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A lot of clever stuff goes into this.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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This clever coffee table’s top lifts smoothly and locks into place to create a dining area or workspace.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thailand accused Cambodia of laying fresh landmines following the removal of a barbed wire fence, which was discovered on November 9.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The streamer has announced a series order for A Different World, a fresh sequel to the beloved 1990s sitcom that helped define a generation of Black television.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Nov. 2025
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